PHIL 11005: I Play, Therefore I Am: Introduction To Philosophy Through Video Games

3 - 4 Credits

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This course uses video games to demonstrate many of the fundamental problems of philosophy. To better understand the philosophical problems presented in text, students will watch online walkthroughs and live demonstrations of video games in class. Students will also engage with these problems through active learning by occasionally playing video games.

Course PHIL 11005 from Purdue University - West Lafayette.

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GPA: 3.31
Grade Distribution% of Students
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A: 60%
B: 24%
C: 12%
D: 2%
F: 3%

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